JP6674423B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of ordinary identification information and variable display of special identification information.

  Conventional gaming machines include two special variable devices (a first special winning opening, a first special winning opening, which can change from a non-specific state to a specific state in which a game medium can enter more easily than the non-specific state based on a variable display result of special identification information). The special variable device is alternately opened and closed in the gaming state to reduce the period of time in which the game medium that does not enter the special variable device is controlled to be in an advantageous state while the gaming medium is prevented from entering the special variable device. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-90818 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that gambling is increased by shortening the period of the advantageous state.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an increase in gambling.

The gaming machine of the means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display of ordinary identification information (for example, ordinary symbols) and variable display of special identification information (for example, special symbols),
A game medium (for example, a game ball) is provided in a game area (for example, a right game area 96SG002R) in which the game medium (for example, a right game area 96SG002R) can flow down. An ordinary variable means (for example, a variable winning ball device 96SG006B) which can be changed to a predetermined state (for example, an open state) through which a game medium can easily pass;
It is provided in the game area, and can be changed from a non-specific state (for example, a closed state) to a specific state (for example, an open state) through which game media can pass more easily than the non-specific state, based on a variable display result of special identification information. Special variable means (for example, special variable winning ball device 96SG007),
A special state (for example, a high-accuracy high base state or a low-precision high base state) in which the advantage relating to the control of the ordinary variable means is higher than a non-special state, and an advantageous state (for example, the special variable means changes to the specific state) Game control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 5),
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
With
The game control means controls to the non-special state when controlling to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the time-saving control is not performed during the jackpot game of any jackpot type),
On the upstream side of the special variable means in the game area, the variable display of the ordinary identification information can be executed by passing the game medium, and the first special area (for example, As shown in FIG. 8A, in the right game area 96SG002R, a part where the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042 is provided at an upstream position of the special variable winning ball apparatus 96SG007), A second special area in which the variable display is executable and the game medium that has passed through is not discharged out of the game area,
The first special area is provided at a position closer to the special variable means than the second special area in a specific game area in which a game medium passing through a specific path among the game medium passage paths can flow down ,
The effect control means, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first special area when not in the advantageous state and the special state, fires the game medium toward a predetermined game area different from the specific game area. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that encourages
It is characterized in that.
According to this feature, an increase in gambling can be suppressed.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 1 or means 2,
Wherein in the gaming area in the upstream position of the special area, the specific area where the game media which has passed with variable display ordinary identification information can be performed is not discharged to the outside of the recreation area by the passage of game media is provided ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the right game area 96SG002R, a portion where the passing gate 96SG041 is provided at a position upstream of the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042.
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the chances of variably displaying the normal identification information while suppressing an increase in gambling, thereby suppressing a decrease in gaming interest.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a gaming machine according to the means 3,
The ordinary variable means is provided on the downstream side of the specific area and at the upstream position of the special area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the right game area 96SG002R, the passing gate 96SG041 (The portion where the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is provided at the downstream position and the upstream position of the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, since the game media can pass through the common variable means before passing the special area, it is possible to increase the transmission efficiency of game media to ordinary variable means in the special state.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 4,
The ordinary variable means and the special area are provided in a specific game area (for example, a right game area 96SG002R) in the game area,
In a predetermined game area (for example, the left game area 96SG002L) other than the specific game area in the game area, a special start area (for example, a first start winning opening) in which variable display of special identification information can be executed, A predetermined area (for example, a general winning opening 10) is provided in which neither variable display of identification information nor variable display of ordinary identification information can be executed.
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the variable display of the ordinary identification information from being unduly performed by the game medium flowing down the predetermined game area.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 5,
The game area is provided with a predetermined area (for example, a general winning opening 10) in which neither the variable display of the special identification information nor the variable display of the normal identification information can be executed,
The magnitude of the game value given when the game medium passes through the special area is smaller than the magnitude of the game value given when the game medium passes through the predetermined area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4). As shown in the drawing, the number of prize balls when the game ball wins the general figure start winning opening 96SG042 is 2 and the number of prize balls when the game ball wins the general winning opening 10 is 5).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prolong the period of the advantageous state while suppressing the effect of the game value given in response to the passing of the game medium to the special area in the advantageous state, thereby further increasing the gambling. Can be suppressed.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 6,
Around the special area, a specific member (for example, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 shown in FIG. 8A) for changing a passing ratio of the game medium to the special area is provided.
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the period of the advantageous state can be adjusted.

  It should be noted that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the production control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is a figure showing the number of prize balls in each winning opening and the corresponding prize ball number notification command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. (A) is an explanatory view showing a special figure display result determination table, and (B) is an explanatory view showing a general figure display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a left-handed notification effect execution process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a general-purpose starting opening winning a prize production process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning ball number display process. It is a figure showing the display mode of an image display device. It is a figure showing the display mode of an image display device. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is the figure which simplified the main board. (A) is an explanatory diagram of performance information that can be displayed on a display monitor, (B) is an explanatory diagram of values totaled for performance display, and (C) is a display on each display unit of the display monitor. FIG. It is a timing chart at the time of controlling from a big hit game state to a normal state. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of a display monitor when an error occurs. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a switching mode of a display monitor.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port that is always kept in a fixed open state by which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.

  The variable prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved than in the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than that in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

  The time saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a positively changed state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described below. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state is ended, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative design variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effects include a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, notification of an error, and notification of restoration of a power failure).

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and Determination, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, the control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating a lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 has various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs a sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

  The random number circuit 124 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

  Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the voice control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are performed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

  After transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 after ending the restoration process or the initialization process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start information (start It outputs data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.), probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the winning start-up thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

  After executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each of the special symbol process processes (steps S110 to S120), transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", or a big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (prior determination) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special figure game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning the order).

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting processing, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used by using a random number value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol fluctuation reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol fluctuation processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. If the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative illuminant such as a decoration LED, a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using the various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether to start variable display of a decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether a command for designating the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11 or the like. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, if the reception wait time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is “losing”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the wait process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect process ends.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In the big hit middle rendering process, the value of the rendering control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending rendering process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit gaming state from the main board 11. 7 ", and ends the big hit production process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of the basic description)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the gaming media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

  The programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation of the characteristic part in the present embodiment)
Next, features of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8A is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 96SG002L in which a game ball can flow, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is a game. The ball is formed in the right game area 96SG002R where the ball can flow down.

  The left game area 96SG002L is a game area in which the game ball relatively weakly hit (left hit) by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 96SG002R is the left game area 96SG002L by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a game ball hit more strongly than the game ball flowing down (right-handed) flows through the upper path 96SG002C of the image display device 5.

  In the left game area 96SG002L, two general winning openings 10 are arranged, and in the right game area 96SG002R, from the upstream to the downstream of the right game area 96SG002R, a pass gate 96SG041, a variable winning ball apparatus 96SG006B. The general figure starting winning opening 96SG042 and the special variable winning ball apparatus 96SG007, in which the starting condition of the ordinary symbol is established by the winning of the game ball, are arranged in this order. That is, a game ball flowing down the left game area 96SG002L can enter the first winning winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and a game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R is variable. The second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 96SG006B, the universal starting winning opening 96SG042 and the special variable winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 can be won, and can pass through the passing gate 96SG041. I have. That is, a game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R can pass through the passing gate 96SG041 first, and then can win in the order of the second starting winning opening, the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, and the large winning opening. I have.

  The switch circuit 110 in the present embodiment includes a gate switch 21 for detecting a game ball passing through the passage gate 96SG041, and a first start port for detecting a game ball winning the first start winning port. In addition to the switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B for detecting a game ball winning the second winning port, a first count switch 96SG023A for detecting a game ball winning the big winning port, and one general winning A second count switch 96SG023B for detecting a game ball winning the mouth 10, a third count switch 96SG023C for detecting a game ball winning the other general winning opening 10, and a game winning a general-purpose start winning hole 96SG042. A general-purpose starting port switch 96SG024 for detecting a ball is connected.

  The general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, and the game ball having won the large winning opening are each switch (the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening). After being detected by the switch 22B, the first count switch 23A, the second count switch 23B, the third count switch 23C, and the general-purpose starting port switch 96SG024), it is discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK1 are provided between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 96SG006B, the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042, and the special variable winning ball device 96SG007. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left game area 96SG002L cannot enter the second starting winning opening, the general drawing starting winning opening 96SG042, and the large winning opening, and the gaming balls flowing down the right gaming area 96SG002R are the first starting game opening. The start winning opening and the general winning opening 10 cannot be won.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player hits the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R during the big hit game or the time saving state, so that the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R becomes the second start winning. Mouth, regular figure start winning opening 96SG042, and large winning opening can be won. Further, during the big hit game, a part of the game balls flowing down the right game area 96SG002R wins the general figure start winning port 96SG042 before winning in the big winning port, so that one round in the big hit game is performed. Can be lengthened.

  Further, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 are arranged around the universal figure start winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R. In other words, in the present embodiment, the number of winning balls to the universal figure starting winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game is adjusted by the obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3, so that the period required for one round in the big hit game is appropriately adjusted. Is possible.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 8A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result designation command, as shown in FIG. 8B, for example, a determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is “outside” or “big hit” or a variable display result is displayed. Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type in the case of "big hit" (big hit type determination result).

  In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit A" and the result of the big hit type determination. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit B" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying of a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit C" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit” and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (change) of the effect symbol in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability low-base state, normal state) in which neither time-saving control nor probable change control is performed. This is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability / high-base state, time-saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed. In addition, the command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which the time saving control is performed while the time saving control is not performed (the high accuracy low base state and the time saving no probability changing state), and the command 9503H is changed to the time saving control. This is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state in which the control is performed together (high-precision high-base state, time-saving accurate change state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fan fare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game or the small hit.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. . The notification command during opening of the special winning opening or the notification command after opening of the special winning opening differs in the EXT data corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the high speed opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. This is a first starting port winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. This is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified. The first reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition has been satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved storages decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution.

  Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be used.

  The command C3XXH is a prize ball number notification command for specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball in each winning port. As shown in FIG. 8-4, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening, which is the start target of the first special symbol, four prize balls are paid out based on the winning and the number of prize balls is notified. C301H is output to the effect control board 12 as a command. When a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening, which is the start target of the second special symbol, one ball is paid out based on the winning, and C302H is an effect control board as a prize ball number notification command. 12 is output. Further, when a game ball has been won in the universal figure start winning opening 96SG042 which is a target for starting a normal symbol, two prize balls are paid out based on the winning, and C303H is provided as a prize ball number notification command by the effect control board 12. Is output to

  When a game ball wins in the special winning opening, 14 prize balls are paid out based on the winning, and C304H is output to the effect control board 12 as a prize ball number notification command. When a game ball wins in the general winning opening 10, five prize balls are paid out based on the winning, and C305H is output to the effect control board 12 as a prize ball number notification command. ing.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example in which the number of prize balls when the game ball wins the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 is two, the present invention is not limited to this. As will be described later, the number of prize balls when a game ball wins the general-purpose start winning port 96SG042 is one ball if the number of the prize balls does not affect the number of prize balls associated with the prize winning in the big win port during the jackpot game. Only or three or more balls may be used.

  Returning to FIG. 8A, C400H is a gate passage notification command for notifying that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8C, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 96SG154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the fluctuation display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a “big hit” to be in a big hit game state, for example, It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be any one of the jackpot types “probably variable jackpot A”, “probably variable jackpot B”, “probably variable jackpot C”, and “non-probable variable jackpot” when the variation display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine the crab, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1” to “1”. 997 ”.

  The random number value MR4 for the ordinary figure display result determination is used to determine whether the variation display result in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “per ordinary figure” or “out of ordinary figure”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “1” to “997”.

  FIG. 8-5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is "losing", the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol corresponds to each of the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach". A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to cases where the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “losing” and the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as a “non-reach loss fluctuation pattern”), A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “outside” and the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as “reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing”. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit fluctuation pattern.

  The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach variation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β,. May be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ, in addition to super reach α and super reach β, may be provided.

  Note that the variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a special hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” or the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable variable hit C”. PC1-1) is also included.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of the normal reach is executed in the present embodiment is set to be shorter than the super reach variation patterns, super reach α and super reach β. ing. In the present embodiment, the special figure variation time of the super-reach variation pattern in which the super-reach effect such as super-reach α and super-reach β is executed is the same as the variation pattern in which the super-reach effect of super-reach β is executed. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is set to “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation degree is set to be high. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In the present embodiment, as described later, these variation patterns are determined first by determining the type of the variation pattern, such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, and the type of super reach. from, rather than determining the variation pattern to run from fluctuation patterns belonging to the type that the determined, as determined using only random numbers MR3 for variation pattern determined without determining these types However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and the random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided. from after previously determined the type of variation patterns may be determined variation pattern that run from fluctuation patterns belonging to the type that the determined.

  FIG. 8A illustrates a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  The special figure display result determination table is used to display the fluctuation display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed, whether or not to control the change display result as a “big hit” to the big hit game state is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table to be performed.

  In the special figure display result determination table according to the present embodiment, a special state is determined according to whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time-saving state (low-probability state), or a probable change state (high-probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for figure display result determination is assigned to a special figure display result such as "big hit" or "losing".

  In the special figure display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination determines whether or not the special figure display result is controlled to the big hit game state with the "big hit". This is the determination data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high-precision state), a larger number of determination values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low-probability state) are “ It is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thus, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) is set, the special map display result is set to the "big hit" to control the big hit gaming state Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be the big hit and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state (high accuracy state), it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state and the time saving state. In order to increase the probability, the determination data is assigned to the result of determining whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

  FIG. 8-7 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is to be controlled to the jackpot game state as "big hit", based on the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination, any one of a plurality of big hit types This is a table that is referred to to determine whether or not to make a decision. In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which the variable display (fluctuation) is performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (second figure). Depending on whether the special symbol display device 4B is a special figure game), the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination is “non-probable variable big hit”, “probable variable big hit A”, “probable variable big hit”. It is assigned to a plurality of types of big hits such as "big hit B" and "probable big hit C".

  Here, the big hit type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7 (B). In this embodiment, the high-precision control and the time-saving control are executed as the big hit type after the end of the big hit game state. And the high-accuracy jackpot A and the positive-variability jackpot B that shift to the high-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy jackpot C that shifts to the high-accuracy low-base state in which the high-accuracy control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state but the time-saving control is not executed And a non-probable variable jackpot in which only the time-saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state to shift to the low-probability-high base state.

  The jackpot game state based on the “probable change jackpot A” is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 16 times (so-called 16 rounds) to change the special variable prize ball device 96SG007 to the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the jackpot game state based on the “probable change jackpot B” is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) to change the special variable prize ball device 96SG007 to the first state advantageous to the player. . The jackpot game state based on the “non-probable variable jackpot” is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) to change the special variable prize ball device 96SG007 to the first state advantageous to the player. . Therefore, there is a case where “probably big hit A” is referred to as a 16 round (16R) probability big hit and “probably big hit B” is called a 5 round (5R) positive big hit. Further, in the jackpot game by the “probable change jackpot C”, the round for changing the special variable prize ball device 96SG007 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round is performed. The opening period of the variable winning ball device 96SG007 is a high-speed opening big hit that is shorter (for example, 0.1 second) than other big hit games. In addition, during the big hit game of any big hit type, the probable change control and the time saving control are not executed.

  Although not particularly shown, the small hitting game state in the present embodiment changes the special variable prize ball device 96SG007 twice to the first state which is advantageous to the player, and the opening time is the same as the probability-changing big hit C. An open period (0.1 second in the present embodiment) is set. After the end of the small hitting game, the game state immediately before the small hitting game is taken over.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the same fluctuation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIG. 8-5) is used for the case where the fluctuation display result is “probable variable big hit C” and the case where it is “small hit”. Since the variable display is executed and the opening pattern of the special variable prize ball device 96SG007 is the same, the probable change control is executed on the player after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game of the certain big hit C. It is possible to continue the game while expecting to be there.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the big-hit jackpot A or the big-hit jackpot B have ended are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the big-hit game state ends. Therefore, if the big hit that has occurred again is the big hit big hit A or the big hit big hit B, the high-precision control and the time-saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It is a so-called connected state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state by the “non-probable variable jackpot” is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. The game ends when the big hit game state is reached before is executed.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8A, “probable variable jackpot A” and “probable variable jackpot B” depend on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. , "Probable variable big hit C", and "non-probable variable big hit" are different in the assignment of the determination values to the big hit types. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the determination value in the predetermined range (a value in the range of “81” to “100”) is “probable variable big hit B” or “probable variable big hit C” with a small number of rounds. In the case where the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the judgment value is not allocated to the big hit types such as “probably big hit B” and “probably big hit C”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B being satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “probably variable jackpot B” or “probably variable jackpot C” with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special map game using the second special map, the jackpot type is set to “probably variable big hit B” or “probably variable big hit C”, and it is not determined to control to the normal open big hit state or the fast open big hit state with a small number of rounds. Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the time saving control, in the game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 96SG006B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit state in which the obtained prize ball is small. It is possible to prevent the entertainment interest from being reduced.

  In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8A, the determination value is assigned to the jackpot type of “non-probable change” according to whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The probability of a non-probabilistic big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special map is the first special map or the second special map. It has been.

  Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination value to “probably variable big hit B” or “probably variable big hit C” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the determination value to “probably variable jackpot A” also differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The setting is made so that the case where the figure is the second special figure is more easily determined than the case where the figure is the first special figure.

  In addition, even when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the judgment value in the predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map is a big hit of “probably variable big hit B” or “probably variable big hit C”. You may make it assign to a type. For example, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the judgment value that is smaller than that in the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map is a big hit type such as “probable variable big hit B” or “probable variable big hit C”. May be assigned. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the common table data regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

  In the RAM 102 according to the present embodiment, a game control data holding area 96SG150 as shown in FIG. 8-8, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. Is provided. The game control data holding area 96SG150 shown in FIG. 8-8 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151B, a general figure reservation storage unit 96SG151C, and a game control flag setting unit 96SG152. , A game control timer setting unit 96SG153, a game control counter setting unit 96SG154, and a game control buffer setting unit 96SG155.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151A stores a special start-up prize (first start prize) generated by a game ball passing through (entering) a first start prize-winning opening formed by the prize-ball apparatus 6A, but not yet started. The game data (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special map reservation storage unit 96SG151A associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the reservation number in the first start winning opening with the hold number to determine the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 96SG151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables to determine whether or not a big hit occurs.

  In the second special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151B, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 96SG006B, the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred but has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 96SG151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the second starting winning opening and associates the holding number with the holding number, and determines the second starting condition in passing (entering) the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 96SG151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables to determine whether or not a big hit occurs.

  It should be noted that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, the opening information indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening may be included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

  The general figure holding storage unit 96SG151C stores the general figure holding information that has not yet been started by the ordinary symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 96SG041 has been detected by the gate switch 21, and Even though the game ball that has won the start winning port 96SG042 is detected by the general-purpose starting port switch 96SG024, the information on the reservation of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 is stored. For example, the general figure holding storage unit 96SG151C associates the game ball with the holding number in the order of passing (winning) the passing ball 96SG041 or the general figure starting winning opening 96SG042, and based on the passing of the game ball, the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for general-purpose display result determination extracted from the above is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting section 96SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 96SG152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting section 96SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 96SG153 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting section 96SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 96SG154 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 96SG154 may be provided with a random counter for counting a part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update them by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 96SG154, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and in accordance with the execution of software by the CPU 103, The numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or a part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 96SG155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 96SG155 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in S26 shown in FIG. 4 as a normal symbol process process. In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a normal symbol start winning determination process (96SGS300).

  After executing the normal symbol start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of 96SGS301 to 96SGS307 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the ordinary symbol start winning process of the 96SGS300, as shown in FIG. 8-10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gate switch 21 is on based on a detection signal from the gate switch 21 provided in the passing gate 96SG041. Is determined (96SGS311). If the gate switch 21 is turned on (96SGS311; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of stored general-purpose drawings has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper-limit stored number) with reference to the general-purpose reserved storage unit 96SG151C. It is determined whether or not it is not (96SGS312). When the number of stored ordinary figures is not the upper limit value (96SGS312; N), a gate passage flag indicating that the game ball has passed the passage gate 96SG041 is set, and the process proceeds to 96SGS317 (96SGS313).

  When the gate switch 21 is turned off in 96SGS311 (96SGS311; N) or when the number of stored general-purpose drawings is the upper limit value in 96SGS312 (96SGS312), it is determined whether the general-purpose starting port switch 96SG024 is on. The determination is made (96SGS314). If the general-purpose starting port switch 96SG024 is ON (96SGS314; Y), the general-purpose reservation storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4” as the maximum storage number) with reference to the general-purpose storage unit 96SG151C. It is determined whether or not it is set (96SGS315). When the number of times of holding the general figure is not the upper limit value (96SGS315; N), the general figure starting port winning flag indicating that the game ball has won the general figure starting winning port 96SG042 is set, and the process proceeds to 96SGS317 (96SGS316).

  In addition, when the ordinary figure starting port switch 96SG024 is off (96SGS314; N) or when the number of ordinary figure reserved storage is the upper limit value (96SGS315; Y), the normal symbol start winning process is ended.

  In 96SGS317, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for judging a general map display result from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 96SG154 (96SGS317). The numerical data extracted in this manner is stored by being set as the hold information at the head of the empty entry in the ordinary figure hold storage unit 96SG151C (96SGS318).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the general-purpose starting opening winning flag is set (96SGS319). When the universal figure starting opening winning flag is set (96SGS319; Y), the general figure starting opening winning flag is cleared (96SGS320), and the prize ball number notification command according to the winning in the universal figure starting winning opening port is set. The transmission setting of (C303H) is performed, and the normal symbol starting prize-winning process ends (96SGS321).

  In addition, when the general-purpose start winning flag is not set (96SGS319; N), it is further determined whether or not the gate passing flag is set (96SGS322). If the gate passage flag is not set (96SGS322; N), the normal symbol start winning process is ended, and if the gate passage flag is set (96SGS322; Y), the gate passage flag is cleared and ( 96SGS323), the transmission setting of the gate passing notification command is performed, and the normal symbol start winning process is terminated (96SGS324).

  Note that the CPU 103 executes the command control process (see FIG. 4) to transmit the prize ball number notification command set in the process of 96SGS321 and the gate passage notification command set in the process of 96SGS324 to the effect control board 12. It is output (transmitted). As described above, in the ordinary symbol start winning process in the present embodiment, a different command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 depending on whether the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041 or has won the general game start winning port 96SG042. It is supposed to.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9, the normal symbol normal process of S96SGS301 is executed when the value of the general symbol process flag is “0”. In the normal symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 96SG151C. In the normal symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the general symbol display result, the variation display result is derived and displayed as to whether or not the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is “hit”. Is decided beforehand (prior decision). Furthermore, in the normal symbol normal processing, a fixed normal symbol (either a winning symbol or a missing symbol) in the ordinary symbol game is set by the ordinary symbol indicator 20 in accordance with the display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game. . In the normal symbol normal process, the value of the general symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the normal symbol is determined in advance.

  The ordinary symbol variation pattern setting process of the 96SGS 302 is executed when the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is “1”. The normal symbol variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol to one of a plurality of types based on whether the gaming state is a time saving state or the like. When the ordinary symbol variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started, the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is updated to “2”. For example, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a time-saving state (high-precision high base state or low-probability high base state), the normal symbol variation pattern (normal symbol variation time) is determined to be 1 second, When the state is the non-time saving state (low-probability low-base state or high-probability low-base state), the normal symbol variation pattern (normal symbol variation time) may be determined to a period longer than the time reduction state such as 3 minutes. .

  The ordinary symbol variation process of the 96SGS 303 is executed when the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is “2”. The normal symbol variation process includes a process for setting the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 20 to vary the average symbol, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the ordinary symbol starts to vary, and the like. . In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the ordinary figure variation time corresponding to the ordinary symbol variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the ordinary symbol reaches the ordinary figure variation time, the value of the ordinary figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of the 96SGS 304 is executed when the value of the general symbol process flag is “3”. The normal symbol stopping process includes a process of stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 20 and performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) the fixed normal symbol which is the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol. ing. Then, it is determined whether or not the hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 96SG152 is turned on. If the hit flag is turned on, the value of the general-purpose process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the hit flag is off, the value of the general-purpose process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening-per-symbol symbol pre-processing of the 96SGS 305 is executed when the value of the general figure process flag is “4”. In the normal symbol hit opening pre-processing, the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is set to the open status (executing the opening control) based on the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is "hit", the game state, and the like. The processing for setting is included. For example, when the gaming state is the time saving state (high-accuracy high base state or low-accuracy high base state), the opening period of the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is determined to be 3 seconds, and the gaming state is in the non-time saving state (low accuracy high base state). (The low base state or the high-accuracy low base state), the opening period of the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is 0.1 second or the like, and the period in which the game ball is less likely to win the second starting winning opening than in the time saving state. Should be set to.

  In the present embodiment, when the game state is the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually shorter than when the game state is the non-time reduction state, and the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is used for a long time. The opening allows the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the game state is the time reduction state, the game state is the non-time reduction state. The variable winning time device 96SG006B is opened for a longer period of time than when the gaming state is in the non-time saving state, in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is normally shorter than in the case where the gaming state is in the non-time saving state. By executing at least one such as increasing the number of times the variable winning prize ball device 96SG006B is opened, the gaming ball may be more easily won in the second starting winning opening than in the non-time saving state.

  The normal symbol opening process of the 96SGS 306 is executed when the value of the general symbol process flag is “5”. In this normal symbol per opening process, it is determined whether or not it is time to return the variable winning ball device 96SG006B from the open state to the closed state based on a process of measuring the elapsed time since the variable winning ball device 96SG006B was opened. And the like. Then, when returning the variable winning prize ball device 96SG006B to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 81 is executed, and then the value of the general-purpose process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-opening-per-symbol-per-symbol processing of the 96SGS307 is executed when the value of the ordinary figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process per normal symbol includes a process for determining whether or not the number of times the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is opened has reached the maximum value of the variable winning device opening times. When the maximum value of the variable prize device opening count has not reached, the value of the general-purpose process flag is updated to “5”. It is updated to "0".

  Next, an operation mode of the effect control CPU 120 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart illustrating a part of the effect control process according to the present embodiment. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the above-described prefetch notice setting process (S161), and then executes a left-handed notification effect execution process (96SGS162) for executing the left-handed notification effect described later, and a later-described process. General-purpose starting opening winning effect processing (96SGS163) for executing the general-purpose starting opening winning effect, and prize ball number displaying process (96SGS164) for displaying the number of winning prizes obtained during the big hit game on the image display device 5. Execute Then, any one of steps S170 to S177 is performed.

  FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart of the left-handed notification effect production execution processing shown in FIG. 8-11. In the left-handed notification effect production execution process, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the left-handed notification effect process timer is operating (96SGS331). If the left strike notification effect process timer is not operating (96SGS331; N), it is determined whether or not a gate passage notification command reception flag is set, that is, whether a gate passage notification command is received from the main board 11. Is determined (96SGS332). The gate passage notification command reception flag is a flag that is set when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the gate passage notification command has been received in the command analysis process (see FIG. 6).

  If the gate passage notification command reception flag is set (96SGS332; Y), the gate passage notification command reception flag is cleared and the process proceeds to 96SGS337 (96SGS333). If the gate passage notification command reception flag is not set (96SGS332). N), it is further determined whether or not the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set (96SGS334). The prize ball number notification command reception flag is a flag that is set when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the prize ball number notification command has been received in the command analysis process (see FIG. 6).

  If the prize ball number notification command reception flag is not set (96SGS334; N), the left-handed notification effect rendering execution processing is terminated. If the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set (96SGS334; Y), the rendering control is performed. The CPU 120 for use specifies the number of prize balls from the received prize ball number notification command (96SGS335), and the specified number of prize balls is two, that is, the prize balls correspond to the prize in the general-purpose starting prize port 96SG042. It is determined whether or not the ball is a prize ball (96SGS336). When the specified number of prize balls is other than two (96SGS336; N), that is, the prize ball is one of the general winning opening 10, the large winning opening, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening. If it is a prize ball corresponding to a prize, the left-handed notification effect production execution processing ends. If the number of the specified prize balls is two (96SGS336; Y), the process proceeds to 96SGS337.

  In 96SGS337, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is one of "4" to "7", that is, whether or not a big hit game or a small hit game is being performed. When the value of the effect process flag is any one of “4” to “7” (96SGS337; N), the left-handed notification effect production execution process is terminated, and the value of the effect process flag is “0” to “3”. If any (96SGS337; Y), the game state is specified (96SGS338). The game state may be specified from the received game state designation command or the like.

  Then, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specified gaming state is the low-probability and low-base state, that is, whether or not the gaming state is to launch the game ball toward left gaming area 96SG002L (96SGS339). . If the specified game state is the high-precision high base state or the low-precision high base state in which the game ball is launched toward the right game area 96SG002R (96SGS339; N), the left-handed notification effect execution processing is terminated and the specified game is performed. If the state is the low-probability low-base state, the process table corresponding to the left-handed notification effect (left-handed notification effect process table) is read and set (96SGS340), and then the process data of the selected left-handed notification effect process table is set. Then, the left-handed notification effect process timer in 1 is started (96SGS341). In the present embodiment, a left-handed notification effect process table corresponding to the left-handed notification effect is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 renders the effect device (effect component) in accordance with the contents (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the first process data 1 in the set left-handed-notification announcement effect process table. , The control of the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 as a production component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as production components) is started, and the left-handed notification production performance execution processing is terminated (96SGS342).

  If the left-handed notification effect process timer is running in 96SGS331 (96SGS331; Y), the value of the left-handed notification effect process timer is decremented by one (96SGS343), and the left-handed notification effect process timer is set to timer out. It is determined whether or not the process has been performed (96SGS344). If the left-handed notification effect process timer has not expired (96SGS344; N), the control device controls the effect device in accordance with the content of the process data corresponding to the left-handed notification effect process timer, and terminates the left-handed notification effect execution process ( (96SGS349), if the left-handed notification effect process timer has expired (96SGS344; Y), it is determined whether or not the timer-out is the last left-handed notification effect process timer (96SGS345).

  When the timer-out is not the last left-handed notification effect process timer (96SGS345; N), the process data of the left-handed notification effect is switched (96SGS346). That is, by setting the left-handed notification effect process timer set value set next in the left-handed notification effect process table to the left-handed information effect process timer, the left-handed information effect process timer is started again (96SGS347). Further, the control state of the effect device is changed in accordance with the content of the process data set next (96SGS348), and the left-handed notification effect effect execution process ends.

  If the last left-handed notification effect process timer in 96SGS345 matches the timer (96SGS345; Y), the left-handed notification effect is ended and the left-handed notification effect execution processing is terminated (96SGS350).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game state is the low-probability and low-base state, the game ball is driven into the right game area 96SG002R, and the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 or the general-purpose start winning port 96SG042. , A left hit notification effect is executed based on the winning of the game, and it is possible to urge the player to hit the game ball toward the left game area 96SG002L.

  FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart of the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process shown in FIG. 8-11. In the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “6”, that is, whether or not the big hit effect process is being performed (96SGS351). ). If the value of the effect process flag is other than “6” (96SGS351; N), the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process is terminated, and if the value of the effect process flag is “6” (96SGS351; Y), Further, it is determined whether the big hit type is the non-probable big hit or the probable big hit C (96SGS352).

  If the jackpot type is the non-probable variable jackpot or the probable variable jackpot C (96SGS352; Y), the general-purpose starting opening prize production process is terminated, and if the jackpot type is the probable variable jackpot A or the probable variable jackpot B (96SGS352; N), It is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification command reception flag according to the prize in the regular drawing start winning opening is set, that is, the prize ball number notification command reception flag indicating that the number of prize balls is two is set. It is determined whether or not there is (96SGS353).

  If the prize ball number notification command reception flag according to the winning in the general figure starting winning opening is set (96SGS353; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets the process table (general figure) corresponding to the general figure starting opening winning effect. After reading and setting the start-up opening prize production process table (96SGS354), the general-purpose start-up prize production process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (96SGS355). In the present embodiment, a process table corresponding to the general-purpose starting opening winning effect is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 renders the effect device (effect) in accordance with the contents (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the first process data 1 of the set general-purpose starting opening winning effect process table. The control of the image display device 5 as a part for production, the game effect lamp 9 as a part for production, and the speakers 8L and 8R as parts for production is started, and the general-purpose starting opening prize production processing ends (96SGS356). As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in 96SGS352 to 96SGS356, it is possible to execute the universal figure starting opening winning effect only during the big hit game of the certain big hit A and the certain big hit B. Further, in this embodiment, the pass condition of the ordinary symbol is satisfied when the game ball passes (wins) in both the passing gate 96SG041 and the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042. As described above, when the game ball wins the general-purpose start winning opening 96SGS042, the general-purpose starting opening winning effect is executed, while when the game ball enters the passing gate 96SG041, the general-purpose starting opening winning effect is not executed. It has become.

  Note that if the prize ball number notification command reception flag corresponding to the winning in the universal figure starting mouth winning effect is not set in the 96SGS353 (96SGS353; N), the effect controlling CPU 120 sets the universal figure starting mouth winning effect process timer. It is determined whether or not is operating (96SGS357). If the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer is not operating (96SGS357; N), the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process process is terminated, and if the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer is operating (96SGS357; Y), Then, the value of the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer is decremented by one (96SGS358), and it is determined whether or not the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer has expired (96SGS359).

  If the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer has not expired (96SGS359; N), the general-purpose starting device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the value of the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer. The winning award production process ends (96SGS364). In addition, when the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer is out of the timer (96SGS359; Y), it is determined whether or not the timer-setting general opening start winning effect process timer is the last general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer. It is determined whether or not it is not (96SGS360).

  If the timer-out general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer is not the last general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer (96SGS360; N), the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process data of the general-purpose starting opening winning effect is switched. (96SGS361). That is, by setting the set value of the next-step start-up opening prize production process timer, which is set next in the first-step start-up entrance prize presentation process table, to the first-position start-up entrance prize production process timer. Start again (96SGS362). In addition, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the next set of the general-purpose starting opening winning effect process data (96SGS363), and the general-purpose opening opening winning effect processing is ended.

  In the case where the 96-GSS360 timer-out general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer is the last general-purpose starting opening winning effect process timer (96SGS360; Y), the general-purpose starting opening winning effect is terminated and the general-purpose starting opening is completed. The winning effect process is terminated (96SGS365).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the big hit game, a part of the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R toward the big winning port may enter the general figure starting winning port 96SG042. When the game ball wins the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, the general-purpose starting opening winning effect is executed based on the winning. For this reason, the player perceives the general-purpose starting opening prize attraction, so that a part of the game ball flowing down the right gaming area 96SG002R wins the general-purpose starting prize opening 96SG042 before the general prize-winning opening. It is possible to recognize that it has been done.

  FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart of the prize ball number display processing shown in FIG. 8-11. In the prize ball number display processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the values of the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball counter are being displayed on the image display device 5 (96SGS371). Note that the first prize ball counter is a counter for counting the number of prize balls paid out in all the big hits in the extended villa, and the second prize ball counter is a counter that pays out during one big hit game. This is a counter for counting the number of issued prize balls.

  If the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter are not being displayed on the image display device 5 (96SGS371; N), it is further determined whether or not the value of the effect process flag is "6". Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit effect is being executed (96SGS372). If it is during the execution of the big hit effect (during big hit game) (96SGS372; Y), it is determined whether or not the big hit type of the big hit game is the non-probable variable big hit or the probable variable big hit C (96SGS373). When the jackpot type of the jackpot game is the non-probable variable jackpot or the probable variable jackpot C (96SGS373; Y), the prize ball number display process ends, and the jackpot type of the jackpot game is the probable variable jackpot A or the probable variable jackpot B (96SGS373; N) starts displaying the values of the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter on the image display device 5, and ends the prize ball number display process (96SGS374).

  When the values of the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter are being displayed on the image display device 5 in 96SGS371 (96SGS371; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control process flag. It is determined whether or not the value is “7”, that is, whether or not the ending effect is being executed (96SGS375). If the value of the effect control process flag is other than “7” (96SGS375; N), it is further determined whether or not the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set (96SGS376). If the prize ball number notification command reception flag is not set (96SGS376; N), the prize ball number display process is ended, and if the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set (96SGS376; Y), the process ends. The number of prize balls is specified from the prize ball number notification command (96SGS377), and it is determined whether or not the specified prize balls are 5 balls, that is, whether or not the prize balls are in accordance with the winning in the general winning opening. The determination is made (96SGS378).

  When the number of the specified prize balls is five, that is, when the prize balls are paid out in response to the game balls winning the general winning opening 10 provided in the left game area 96SG002L (96SGS378; Y ) Clears the award ball number notification command reception flag (without adding the five award ball numbers to the value of the first award ball number counter or the second award ball number counter) to execute the award ball number display processing. The process ends (96SGS381). If the specified number of prize balls is other than five (96SGS376; N), the specified number of prize balls is added to the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter (96SGS379). ), The values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter displayed on the image display device 5 are updated (96SGS380). Then, the prize ball number notification command reception flag is cleared, and the prize ball number display process ends (96SGS381). That is, in the present embodiment, even if a game ball wins in the general winning opening 10 provided in the left game region 96SG002L during a big hit game in which a right hit is performed (the game ball is hit toward the right game region 96SG002R). The values of the award ball number counter and the second award ball number counter displayed on the image display device 5 are not updated and displayed.

  If the value of the effect process flag is “7” in 96SGS375 (96SGS375; Y), whether the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter are being displayed on the image display device 5 is determined. It is determined whether or not it is (96SGS382). If the values of the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter are not being displayed on the image display device 5 (96SGS382; N), the prize ball number display process ends, and the image display device 5 displays the first prize ball number counter. When the values of the prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter are being displayed (96SGS382; Y), the display of the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter on the image display device 5 ends. At the same time (96SGS383), the value of the second prize ball number counter is reset to "0", and the prize ball number display process is terminated (96SGS384).

  If the value of the effect process flag is other than “6” in 96SGS372 (96SGS372; N), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the game state (96SGS385), and the specified game state is in the low-probability low-base state. Is determined (96SGS386). When the specified gaming state is the high-probability high base state or the low-probability high base state (96SGS386; N), the prize ball number display process ends, and when the specified gaming state is the low-probability low base state (96SGS386). ; Y) further determines whether or not a value other than “0” is set in the first prize ball counter (96SGS387). When "0" is set to the first prize ball counter (96SGS387; N), the prize ball number display process is terminated, and a value other than "0" is set to the first prize ball counter. In this case (96SGS387; Y), the value of the first prize ball number counter is reset to “0”, and the prize ball number display process ends (96SGS387).

  As described above, during the big hit game according to the present embodiment, the value of the first prize ball number counter and the value of the second prize ball number counter are displayed on the image display device 5, thereby paying out the big hit game in the extended play. The player can recognize the number of awarded balls, the number of awarded balls paid out in the jackpot game, and the player. The big hit game in the present embodiment is digested by the game balls flowing down the right game area 96SG002R winning in the large winning opening, so that the game balls are placed in the general winning opening provided in the left gaming area 96SG002L. The number of prize balls paid out in accordance with the winning is not reflected in the first prize ball number counter or the second prize ball number counter.

  Next, a display mode of the image display device 5 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), in the low-probability and low-base state, the fluctuation display result becomes the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B (the change display result is the big hit, If the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B), the jackpot game is started. At this time, the image display device 5 displays an effect according to the big hit game (during the big hit), and a value 96SG005A of the first prize ball number counter and a second prize ball number counter at the lower part of the image display device 5. Of the value 96SG005B is started. It should be noted that the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball number counter and the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball number counter are added and updated each time a game ball wins a large winning opening or a general-purpose starting winning opening.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), each time a game ball wins the universal figure starting winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game, a character image 96SG005C is displayed as a universal figure starting opening winning effect. In the present embodiment, the character display image 96SG005C is displayed on the image display device 5 as a general-purpose starting opening prize effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The winning prize production is performed by the player displaying that the player has won the general-purpose starting prize opening 96SG042, such as displaying an image on the image display device 5, outputting specific sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and emitting the game effect lamp 9. Any form can be used as long as the effect can be perceived.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (D) to 8-15 (F), when the big hit game ends, the value 96SG005A of the first award ball number counter and the second award ball number counter on the image display device 5 are displayed. The display of the value 96SG005B is ended, and the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy-high-base state. In the case where the fluctuation display result again becomes the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B in the high probability and high base state, the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball number counter and the value of the second prize ball number counter are displayed on the image display device 5 again. The value 96SG005B is displayed. However, the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball number counter is reset to “0” while the value 96SG005A of the second prize ball number counter is reset while “96SG005A”, the number of prize balls paid out in the previous jackpot game, is carried over. You.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) and 8-16 (B), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 when the game state is the low-probability low-base state, or a general-purpose start winning port. When the player wins the 96SG042, that is, when the player launches a game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R in a low-probability low base state in which the player should launch the game ball toward the left game area 96SG002L, these game balls pass through the pass gate. A message image 96SG005D such as "Please return to left-handed" is displayed on the upper part of the image display device 5 as a left-handed notification effect based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the 96SG041 and that the game ball has been awarded in the universal game start winning opening 96SG042. Is done. Note that, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the message image 96SG005D is displayed on the image display device 5 as the left-handed notification effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The player can be prompted to launch a game ball toward the left game area 96SG002L, such as displaying an image on the image display device 5, outputting a specific sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and emitting the game effect lamp 9. Any form is possible as long as it is directed.
(Description of display monitor)
Further, as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, a display monitor 96SG029 capable of displaying winning information (performance information) such as a base value may be provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the display monitor 96SG029 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-17 to 8-22.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-17, a display monitor 96SG029 is arranged on the main board 11, and the main board 11 and the display monitor 96SG029 are housed in the board case 96SG201 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is arranged in a state. Note that the substrate case 96SG201 in the present embodiment is made of a transparent resin material or the like, so that the display on the display monitor 96SG029 can be visually recognized through the substrate case 96SG201.

  In addition, a nozzle (discharge port) is provided at the lower part on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 for discharging gaming balls that have won each winning port or gaming balls that have entered the out port to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A discharge port switch 96SG025 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a shot game ball) is provided in the outer nozzle.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 18, caulking pins 96SG011B are attached to the board case 201. By providing the caulking pins 96SG011B, the main board 11 is completely sealed in the board case 96SG201, thereby preventing improper acts on the main board 11. The board case 96SG201 is a swaged board case (hereinafter also referred to as a “swaging board case”).

  Further, a sealing seal 96SG011S for proving that the main substrate 11 is sealed is attached to the substrate case 201. The sealing seal 96SG011S is affixed, for example, across the removed portion of the board case 96SG201. The sealing seal 96SG011S is arranged at a position distant from the main substrate 11, and is arranged at a position different from a position where visibility of the display monitor 96SG029 is blocked, such as directly in front of the display monitor 96SG029. As described above, the display monitor 96SG029 is arranged at a position that is not hidden by the sealing seal 96SG011S.

  The display monitor 96SG029 includes a first display section 96SG029A, a second display section 96SG029B, a third display section 96SG029C, and a fourth display section 96SG029D. Each of the first display unit 96SG029A to the fourth display unit 96SG029D is composed of seven segments composed of seven segments that draw the character “8” and dots arranged at the lower right side of the seven segments.

  The display monitor 96SG029 displays the real-time base value and the previous cumulative base value shown in FIG. 8A as performance information. Note that the real-time base value of the item number “bL” is a base value (real-time value being measured) for every 60000 out balls in the normal state (low-precision low-base state). More specifically, the real-time base value is the number of game balls fired in the normal state, and represents the ratio (%) of the number of award balls to the number of game balls being measured up to 60,000 (0 to 59999). Value. The previous total base value of the item number “b6” is the base value (the total value measured last time) for every 60000 out-balls in the normal state. More specifically, the previous cumulative base value is the number of game balls fired in the normal state, and is a value indicating the ratio (%) of the number of prize balls to the previously measured 60,000 game balls.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 (CPU 103) according to the present embodiment, in order to calculate the real-time base value and the previous total base value, as shown in FIG. For example, the number of prize balls by winning in the general winning opening 10 provided with the second count switch 96SG023B, and the number of winning balls in the second general winning opening (for example, the general winning opening 10 provided with the third count switch 96SG023C). The number of awarded balls by winning, the number of awarded balls by winning the first starting winning opening, the number of awarded balls by winning the second starting winning opening, the number of awarded balls by winning a large winning opening, and the number of game balls hit. Each is tabulated. That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the low-probability and low-base state, the respective values shown in FIG. 8-19 (B) are totaled, and the real-time base value and the previous total base value are calculated using these totaled values.・ It is designed to be displayed.

  When displaying the calculated real-time base value, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (C), the upper two digits (first display unit 29A and second display unit 29B) of the display monitor 96SG029 are real-time base. "BL." Is displayed (lights up), and a numerical value (%) in the range of "00" to "99" or a real-time base is displayed in the lower two digits (the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D). Displays (lights) “—” indicating that the value has not been calculated. When displaying the calculated last cumulative base value, the last two digits (first display unit 29A and second display unit 29B) of the display monitor 96SG029 are displayed as shown in FIG. “B6.” Indicating the cumulative base is displayed (lighted), and the lower two digits (the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D) are numerical values (%) in the range of “00” to “99”. ) Or “—” indicating that the previous cumulative base value has not been calculated is displayed (lit).

  In addition, after the jackpot game of the non-probable variable jackpot in the present embodiment, the time-saving control is executed while the probable-change control is executed, but after the jackpot game of the non-probable variable jackpot is completed, the probable change control and the Both of the controls may not be performed. However, when the probability change control and the time saving control are not performed after the end of the big hit game of the non-probable change big hit, the game ball is won from the big winning opening until it is detected by the first count switch 96SG023A. Since a time lag occurs, a game ball is detected by the first count switch 96SG023A after the big hit game ends, and the base value (real-time base value or previous cumulative base value) in the normal state (low-precision low base state) ) May not be calculated accurately.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (CPU 103) according to the present embodiment, among the gaming balls e, f, and g fired in the last round of the jackpot game with the non-probable variable jackpot, From the timing t4 when the final round in the jackpot jackpot game ends and the ending effect starts (timing when the special winning opening door is closed) t4, the ending effect ends and the game state is the normal state (low-probability low base state). In the period T4 from the timing t4 to the latest timing t5 at which the gaming ball that has won the big winning opening at the timing t4 can be detected by the outlet switch 96SG025 (the length of the period T4). Until the length of the period T5) is detected by the outlet switch 96SG025. For e, the accurate real-time base value and the previous total base value are calculated by not counting (not including in the calculation of the performance display) the out ball (the number of hit balls) in the normal state (low-probability low base state). Can be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display monitor 96SG029 has been described as an example in which the real-time base value and the previous cumulative base value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, other performance information such as an accessory ratio (role ratio) or a continuous role ratio (role ratio) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be displayed, or when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, It may be displayed that the error has occurred.

  For example, when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the upper two digits of the display monitor 96SG029 are displayed as blinking "-" and the lower two digits are displayed. The occurrence of an error may be reported by displaying "---". Further, as a display mode of the display monitor 96SG029 when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), a blinking display of “E” indicating an error is performed in the upper 2 digits, or an error (Err) is displayed in the upper 2 digits as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D). ) May be displayed blinking.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 (CPU 103) according to the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the calculated real-time base value and the previously accumulated base value are displayed on the display monitor 96SG029, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the display of the real-time base value or the previous cumulative base value may be arbitrarily or switchable at a predetermined time. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A) to 8-22 (E), the display of the real-time base value and the display of the previous cumulative base value on the display monitor 96SG029 may be switched every 5 seconds.

  Further, when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, on the display monitor 96SG029, the display indicating that the error has occurred, the display of the real-time base value, and the display of the previous cumulative base value are switched at intervals of 5 seconds. Thereby, even when an error has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the real-time base value or the previous cumulative base value may be confirmed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, the universal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is provided at a position upstream of the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 in the right gaming area 96SG002R. Since a part of the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R during the big hit game wins the general figure start winning port 96SG042 before winning the big winning port, the time required for each round of the big hit game is Since it is possible to prolong the length of time required for the jackpot game, it is possible to prevent the number of prize balls paid out in a short time from becoming excessively high and unreasonable playability. And suppress the rise of gambling. Further, during the big hit game, a part of the game balls flowing down the right game area 96SG002R wins the ordinary figure start winning opening 96SG042, so that the normal symbol change display is executed. Can also be increased.

In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 1 needs to satisfy the following criteria for the payout ratio in a test firing test for payout performance for realizing a sound game with suppressed gambling. The payout rate is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out (the number of prize balls) to the number of game balls fired, and the number of game balls fired at 100 balls per minute (6000 balls per hour) It is assumed.
1: The payout rate in a short time (1 hour) is 33% to 220%
2: 40% to 150% of payout rate in medium time (4 hours)
3: Long-term (10 hours) ball rate is 50% to 133%
In particular, in order to meet the criteria for the payout rate in a short time, the number of payouts (the number of awarded balls) is reduced or the interval period between rounds is lengthened during a jackpot game, or a board layout or a special variable winning ball apparatus. It is necessary to make the 96SG007 a structure that is easy to spill. However, these countermeasures have a problem in that the profit obtained by the player (for example, the number of prize balls originally obtained in the big hit game) is reduced, so that the entertainment of the game is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a part of the game ball that flows down the right game area 96SG002R during the big hit game by providing the universal figure start winning port 96SG042 at an upstream position of the special variable winning ball apparatus 96SG007 (large winning port). is but so as to win the Hiroshizu start winning opening 96SG042, achieving prolonged period required for the jackpot gaming without impairing the number prize balls capable player obtained during the jackpot gaming, a short time of payout rate It is set to fall within the range of 33% to 220%.

  In addition, as a plan to lengthen the period required for the jackpot game, as described in the present embodiment, except for providing the universal figure start winning port 96SG042 at the upstream position of the big winning port, between round games during the big hit game It is conceivable to set a longer interval (the period during which the special winning opening is closed) or to provide an out opening around the special winning opening, but if these proposals are adopted, the period of the big hit game is unnecessarily long. May be prolonged, or the amusement ball may not be paid out due to the game ball entering the out mouth despite being a big hit game ball, thereby reducing the interest in the game. It is also conceivable to provide a general winning opening 10 instead of the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 at a position upstream of the large winning opening. However, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 10, four balls or more are provided based on the winning. Prize balls must be paid out. However, the starting winning opening (including the starting winning opening for establishing the starting condition of the special symbol such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening) does not have a restriction on the number of winning balls, and therefore, this embodiment is not described. By providing the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042 at the upstream position of the big winning port as in the embodiment, the drop rate of the payout rate in a short time is suppressed without reducing the number of payouts and difference balls during the big hit game, The increase in gambling can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the right game area 96SG002R is provided with the variable winning prize ball device 96SG006B, the special variable prize winning ball device 96SG007, and the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042, but the present invention is not limited to this. The variable winning prize ball device 96SG006B, the special variable prize winning ball device 96SG007, and the universal figure starting winning prize port 96SG042 are not limited to the general variable winning prize ball device 96SG007 and are located upstream of the variable variable prize ball device 96SG006B. If the start winning port 96SG042 is provided, it may be provided in the left game area 96SG002L.

  In addition, since the pass gate 96SG041 is also provided at the female position of the universal figure start winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R, the chance of performing the normal symbol variable display together with the universal figure starting winning opening 96SG042 is increased. It is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest while suppressing an increase in gambling.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which the pass gate 96SG041 is provided in the right game area 96SG002R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pass gate 96SG041 is not located in the right game area 96SG002R but in the left. It may be provided in the game area 96SG002L, or may be provided in both the right game area 96SG002R and the left game area 96SG002L. Further, the position where the pass gate 96SG041 is provided in the right game area 96SG002R may be downstream of the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, or the pass gate 96SG041 is not provided in any of the right game area 96SG002R and the left game area 96SG002L. May be.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the right game area 96SG002R, the variable winning prize ball device 96SG006B is provided at a position downstream of the passing gate 96SG041 and upstream of the universal figure starting winning opening 96SG042. When the fluctuation display becomes "hit", the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R can win the second start winning port before winning the regular figure starting winning port 96SG042 or the large winning port. Therefore, it is possible to increase the winning efficiency of the game ball to the second starting winning opening in the high-accuracy high base state or the low-accuracy high base state, that is, the fluctuation efficiency of the second special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the variable winning prize ball device 96SG006B is provided at a position downstream of the pass gate 96SG041 and upstream of the universal figure starting winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the position where the variable winning prize ball device 96SG006B is provided in the right game area 96SG002R may be the upstream position of the passing gate 96SG041 or the downstream position of the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8A, a variable winning ball device 96SG006B and a general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042 are provided in the right gaming area 96SG002R, while a general winning port 10 and a winning ball are provided in the left gaming area 96SG002L. Since the device 6A is provided, it is possible to prevent the variation display of the second special symbol or the ordinary symbol from being unduly executed by the game ball flowing down the left gaming area 96SG002L. Further, between the winning ball device 6A and the special variable winning ball device 96SG007, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK1 that partition the right game region 96SG002R and the left game region 96SG002L are provided, so that the downflow of the left game region 96SG002L is performed. By using these obstacle nails 96SGK1, it is possible to make the game balls to be unable to win the second starting winning opening, the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, and the big winning opening.

  In the present embodiment, the form in which the general winning opening 10 is provided only in the left gaming area 96SG002L has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the general winning opening 10 is provided in the right gaming area 96SG002R. Is also good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, in the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins each winning opening, the largest number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins a large winning opening, Since the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball enters the general winning opening 96 SG042 is smaller than the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball enters the general winning opening 10, the game ball is provided with a general drawing start prize. It is possible to prolong the period of the jackpot game while suppressing the effect of the number of prize balls paid out when the prize is paid to the mouth on the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins each prize port in the big hit game state. Therefore, the increase in gambling can be further suppressed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (the low base state), the player launches the game ball toward the left gaming area 96SG002L, so that the first start winning opening is provided. When the gaming state is a time-saving state (low base state) in order to win a prize, the player launches the gaming ball toward the right gaming area 96SG002R, so that the gaming ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 or the general figure. The game is aimed at winning in the starting winning opening 96SG042 and further in winning in the second starting winning opening that is controlled to be open based on the per-genuine figure. In the present embodiment, even if the game state is the normal state, the player hits the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R, so that the game ball passes through the pass gate 96SG041 or the general-purpose start winning opening 96SG042 (or By winning the prize, a normal drawing hit is generated, and the second start winning port can be controlled to be opened.

  However, when the game state is the normal state, even if the game ball passes (or wins) through the passage gate 96SG041 or the general figure starting winning opening 96SG042, a general figure hit occurs compared to the case of the time reduction state. In addition to the extremely low probability (see FIG. 8-6 (B)), the game ball is placed in the third position because the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, and the period in which the second starting winning opening is controlled to the open state is short. It is difficult to win the 2 start winning opening. Therefore, even if the player launches the game ball in the normal state toward the right game area 96SG002R, the winning of the second start winning opening by the launch of the game ball does not affect the game (or is extremely small). )

  Further, during the big hitting game state, the player launches the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R, so that the game ball passes (or wins) the big winning opening, the passing gate 96SG041, and the general drawing starting winning opening 96SG042. Although it is possible, since the time saving control is not performed during the big hit game, even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 96SG041 or wins the general-purpose starting winning prize port 96SG042, the above-mentioned reason (the general Is extremely low (see FIG. 8-6 (B)), the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually long, and the period in which the second winning opening is controlled to be in the open state is short. It is more difficult for the game ball to win the second start winning opening than in the first start winning hole. In other words, during the big hit game, even if the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 96SG041 or has won the general-purpose start winning opening 96SG042, the game ball is compared with the time reduction state. However, since it is extremely difficult to win the second starting winning opening, winning in the second starting winning opening hardly affects the advantage (the payout ratio, the ratio of the role, and the like) during the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball enters the general-purpose start winning opening 96 SG042 is smaller than the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball enters the general winning opening 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of award balls paid out when a game ball wins the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 is determined as follows. The number may be greater than or equal to the number of prize balls paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 are provided around the universal figure start winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R, so that the plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 are provided. Thereby, it is possible to adjust the number of winning balls to the universal figure start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game, and it is possible to appropriately adjust the period required for one round in the big hit game.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example in which the number of winning balls to the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 is adjusted using a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the number of winning balls in the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is adjusted by using a member other than the obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 and a sorting device for distributing game balls to the general drawing starting winning opening 96SG042 side and the special winning opening side. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the number of winning balls to the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 is adjusted using the plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 may be provided around the passage gate 96SG041 to adjust the rate at which game balls pass through the passage gate 96SG041. However, when providing the obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 around the passing gate 96SG041 to reduce the rate at which the game balls pass through the passing gate 96SG041, the opening timing of the variable winning ball device 96SG006B (ordinary symbol fluctuation) (The display result is “hit”), that is, it is disadvantageous for the player, and the interest in the game is reduced. Therefore, by not providing the obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 around the passing gate 96SG041 as in the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the right gaming area 96SG002R can easily pass through the passing gate 96SG041, and the variable winning ball device. By facilitating the opening of the 96SG006B, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  In addition, during the jackpot game of the probable jackpot A or the probable jackpot B, the game ball wins the general-purpose starting winning prize port 96SG042, so that the general-purpose starting-port winning effect is executed. The fact that the game ball has won a prize can be notified to the mouth 96SG042, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which a game ball is executed in the universal figure start winning prize port 96SG042 during the jackpot game of the variable probability jackpot A or the variable probability jackpot B, thereby executing the universal figure starting port winning effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the big hit game, depending on the game ball which has won the general figure starting winning opening 96SG042, the effect form of the general figure starting opening winning effect may be changed or may be changed in the holding memory. To make the player pay attention to the production mode of the general-purpose starting opening winning effect by making the production mode of the general-purpose opening opening winning effect different depending on whether or not there is a hold memory in which the display result is a big hit. May be made.

  Also, in the right game area 96SG002R, the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is provided at a position downstream of the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042, so that a part of the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R during the big hit game is a big win. Since it becomes possible to win the ordinary figure start winning opening 96SG042 before winning the mouth, it is possible to prolong the big hit game while suppressing a decrease in the game interest by increasing the chances of changing the ordinary symbols.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is provided at the downstream position of the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the special variable winning prize ball device 96SG007 may be provided in the right game area 96SG002R at a position upstream of the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042.

  In addition, during a jackpot game in which both the probability change control and the time reduction control are executed after the jackpot game is completed (the jackpot type is the jackpot game with the probability jackpot A or the jackpot B), it is possible to execute the general-purpose starting opening winning effect. A jackpot game in which only time-saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot game in which the jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot) or a jackpot game in which only the jackpot game is executed after the jackpot game is ended (a jackpot game in which the jackpot type is the jackpot type C) In the middle of the game, since the general-purpose starting opening winning effect is not executed, it is possible to give a special feeling to the general-purpose starting opening winning effect, and it is possible to improve a game entertainment.

  In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game in which the jackpot type is the probable jackpot A or the probable jackpot B, the PUZU opening mouth winning effect can be executed, while the jackpot type is the non-probable jackpot or the jackpot game of the probable jackpot C. In the example, the form in which the universal figure starting mouth winning effect is not executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible. In addition, if during the big hit game, the universal figure starting port prize production can be performed regardless of the type of big hit, if the game ball wins the universal figure starting winning port 96SG042 during the small hit game, the universal figure starting port The prize-winning effect is not executed. That is, whether the general-purpose start-up prize effect is executed when the game ball wins in the general-purpose start prize-winning port 96SG042 during the big hit game and the small hit game of the probable big hit C. The player can specify whether or not the gaming state shifts to the probable change state depending on whether or not the game state is changed. Therefore, it is desirable to be able to execute the regular figure starting opening winning effect even during the small hitting game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which a game ball is executed in the universal figure starting port winning effect based on the fact that the game ball has won the universal figure starting winning port during the jackpot game of the variable probability jackpot A or the variable probability jackpot B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is based on the fact that a game ball has won the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 in a game state other than the jackpot game state such as a high-accuracy high base state or a low-accuracy low base state. A prize-launching effect may be executed in the usual way.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the general figure starting winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game, a general figure starting opening winning effect is executed, while when a game ball passes through the passing gate 96SG041, the general figure starting opening is achieved. The prize production is not executed, that is, the prize ball can be executed in response to the prize ball paid out in the prize start prize port 96SG042. It is possible to clarify the relevance to the figure starting opening prize production, and to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the game does not perform any effect even if the game ball passes through the pass gate 96SG041 during the big hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By executing a specific effect based on the fact that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041, a player may be notified that the game ball has passed the passage gate 96SG041.

  Also, during the jackpot game, the image display device 5 displays the number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot during the consecutive play and the number of prize balls paid out during the jackpot game, and right-clicks to display the right. Only the number of prize balls paid out based on that the game ball flowing down the game area 96SG002R has won the large winning opening, the universal starting winning prize 96SG042, and the second starting winning prize is reflected. Since the number of prize balls paid out based on the game ball flowing down the 96SG002L having entered the general prize port 10 is not reflected, the general prize is performed in spite of the right-hitting jackpot game state. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable based on the winning of the game ball in the mouth 10.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the normal symbol change display when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 and when the game ball wins the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042. As shown in -4, the command output by the CPU 103 to the effect control board 12 differs between when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 and when the game ball wins the general-purpose start winning port 96SG042 (when the game ball is When the game ball passes through the passing gate 96SG041, a gate passing notification command is output, and when the game ball wins the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, a command to notify the number of prize balls is output. The command transmission is properly executed when passing through the 96SG041 and when winning at the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042. Can.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the command output by the CPU 103 to the effect control board 12 is different between the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 and the case where the game ball wins the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12 when a prize is placed in the general-purpose starting prize port 96SG042. When the ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041, a command may not be output to the effect control board 12, or a process for outputting a command to the effect control board 12 may not be executed. That is, in the present invention, the control information transmission processing having different contents is different between the case where the game medium passes through the specific area (the passing gate 96SG041) and the case where the game medium enters the special area (the general-purpose starting prize port 96SG042). The term “execute” includes those in which the content of the command transmitted (output) by the CPU 103 to the effect control board 12 is different and those in which the command transmission (output) is not executed.

  As described above, when a prize is won in the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12, while when a game ball passes through the passing gate 96SG041, the effect is produced. When the command is not output to the control board 12, the control load of the CPU 103 when outputting the command can be reduced.

  In addition, when the CPU 103 mainly performs different commands to the effect control board 12 when the game ball wins the general figure start winning opening 96SG042 and when the game ball passes the pass gate 96SG041, the effect control board 12 ( It is possible to appropriately notify the effect control CPU 120) whether the game ball has passed through the passing gate 96SG041 or the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042.

  Further, when the CPU 103 has won the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042, the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notifying command to the effect control board 12 (performs a process for transmitting the command), while the game ball is activated. When passing through the passing gate 96SG041, the process for outputting a command to the effect control board 12 may not be executed. Conversely, the CPU 103 does not execute the processing for outputting a command to the effect control board 12 when the general-purpose starting winning prize port 96SG042 is won, while the game ball has passed through the passing gate 96SG041. In this case, a command indicating that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041 may be output to the effect control board 12 (a process for transmitting the command is executed).

  In addition, the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12 based on winning in the universal figure start winning opening 96SG042 in response to the game ball winning the universal figure start winning opening 96SG042. The CPU 103 can appropriately notify the effect control board 12 of the number of prize balls based on the fact that the game ball has won the general-purpose start winning port 96SG042.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that the game ball has won the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 to the effect control board 12, In this embodiment, the number of prize balls is notified based on the fact that the game ball has entered the general game start winning port 96SG042. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the winning prize port 96SG042 is won, a command corresponding to the game ball having won the prize starting prize port 96SG042 (a prize starting port winning notification command) may be output to the effect control board 12. . In this case, if the effect control board (effect control CPU 120) specifies the number of prize balls based on the fact that the game ball has won the general-purpose start winning opening 96SG042 based on the reception of the general-purpose start opening winning notification command. Good. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs the universal figure starting opening winning effect based on the reception of the universal figure opening opening winning command during the big hit gaming state, while the low-probability low-base state and the high-precision low-base state. In a game state other than the jackpot game state, such as the high-accuracy high base state, the general-purpose starting opening winning effect may not be executed even if the general-purpose starting opening winning notification command is received.

  In a normal state (low-probability low-base state) in which game balls are launched toward the left game area 96SG002L, when the game balls pass through the passing gate 96SG041 provided in the right game area 96SG002R, or in the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042. When a prize is won, the CPU 103 outputs a gate passage notification command to the effect control board 12 so that the effect control CPU 120 executes a left-hit notification effect, so that the game ball is placed in the left game area 96SG002L for the player. You can be encouraged to launch it, and you can improve the entertainment of the game.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 in the low-probability low base state or when the game ball wins in the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, a left-handed notification effect is executed to provide a game to the player. Although the form which prompts to launch a ball toward the left game area 96SG002L is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a high-precision high-base state in which a right-hand is performed, a low-precision high-base state, In the case of a big hit game state, when a game ball wins in the general winning opening 10 or the first starting winning opening provided in the left gaming area 96SG002L, the player is prompted to launch the gaming ball toward the right gaming area 96SG002R. An effect (right-handed notification effect) may be executed.

This embodiment also includes the second invention described below. That is, as a conventional gaming machine, there is one described in, for example, JP-A-2017-63808. However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-63808, there is a problem that no effect is performed even if the game medium passes through any specific area, and it is not possible to improve the entertainment of the game. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display of ordinary identification information (for example, ordinary symbols),
A specific game area (for example, a right game area 96SG002R) in which a game medium passing through a specific path (for example, the upper path 96SG002C) among the game medium passage paths can flow down is provided. A specific area where variable display can be executed (for example, a passing gate 96SG041);
The non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) is provided in the specific game area and can be changed from a non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) to a predetermined state (for example, an open state) in which game media can enter more easily than the non-predetermined state. A normal variable device (for example, a variable winning ball device 96SG006B);
A special variable that is provided on the downstream side of the specific area in the specific game area and can be changed from a non-specific state (for example, a closed state) to a specific state (for example, an open state) in which game media can enter more easily than the non-specific state. A device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 96SG007);
A special area (for example, a general-purpose starting prize port 96Sg042) which is provided on the downstream side of the specific area in the specific game area and in which a variable display of ordinary identification information can be executed by the entry of a game medium;
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect (for example, a portion in which effect control CPU 120 executes effect control process processing);
With
The effect control means is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a general-purpose starting opening winning effect or displaying the number of prize balls on the image display device 5) based on a game medium having entered the special area. According to this feature, a special effect is executed based on the entry of the game medium into the special area, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the second invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing a variable display of special identification information (for example, a special symbol),
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of controlling the special variable device to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. )
The special variable device is provided on the downstream side of the special area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is provided at a position downstream of the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042. part)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prolong the advantageous state while suppressing a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the second invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing a variable display of special identification information (for example, a special symbol),
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of controlling the special variable device to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. )
The special effect is an effect executable in the advantageous state,
The advantageous state is a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state of a probability variable jackpot A or a probability jackpot B) and a second advantageous state (for example, a probability variable jackpot) having a different degree of advantage for the player from the first advantageous state. C and a jackpot game state with a non-probable variable jackpot)
The effect control means can execute the special effect in the first advantageous state, but does not execute the special effect in the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. During the jackpot game of the probable variable jackpot B, it is possible to execute the prize start opening prize production effect, but during the probable change jackpot C or the non-probable variegation jackpot game, the part of the public figure start port prize effect is not executed.
A gaming machine characterized by this is described. According to this feature, a special effect can be given to a special effect, so that amusement of a game can be improved.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the second invention,
The special area is an area to which a game value (for example, a prize ball) is given based on the entry of the game medium,
The effect control means can execute the special effect based on a game medium entering the special area, but does not execute the special effect based on a game value entering the specific area (for example, When the game ball has won the general game start winning opening 96SG042, the general game start opening winning effect is executed, but based on the game ball having passed through the passing gate 96SG041, the general game start opening winning effect is executed. Part not to do)
A gaming machine characterized by the fact that a special effect can be executed in accordance with the addition of a game value according to the feature, clarifies the relationship between the addition of the game value and the special effect Can improve the entertainment interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the second invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing a variable display of special identification information (for example, a special symbol),
A predetermined area (for example, general winning opening 10) provided in a predetermined game area (for example, left game area 96SG002L) in which game media other than the specific game area can flow down, and to which a game value is given based on the entry of the game medium. When,
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of controlling the special variable device to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. )When,
A display unit (for example, the image display device 5) capable of displaying the assigned game value number,
With
The special effect is an update display effect that updates and displays the game value number displayed on the display means in the advantageous state (for example, the number of prize balls displayed on the image display device 5),
The effect control means executes the update display effect based on the game medium having entered the special area, but does not execute the update display effect based on the game medium having entered the predetermined area (for example, As shown in FIGS. 8-14, when the winning is to the general-purpose starting winning opening, the large winning opening, the first starting winning opening, or the second starting winning opening, the display of the number of prize balls is updated and the general winning is performed. In the case of a prize to the mouth 10, the portion where the prize ball number display is not updated)
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a player from feeling uncomfortable based on the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area in an advantageous state.

This embodiment also includes the third invention described below. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-63808. However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-63808, no control information is transmitted when the game medium passes through any specific area, so that the control information is transmitted (control information transmission). Process) cannot be performed properly. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the third invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display of ordinary identification information (for example, ordinary symbols),
A specific game area (for example, a right game area 96SG002R) in which a game medium passing through a specific path (for example, the upper path 96SG002C) among the game medium passage paths can flow down is provided. A specific area where variable display can be executed (for example, a passing gate 96SG041);
The non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) is provided in the specific game area and can be changed from a non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) to a predetermined state (for example, an open state) in which game media can enter more easily than the non-predetermined state. A normal variable device (for example, a variable winning ball device 96SG006B);
A special variable device (e.g., special variable prize) provided in the specific game area and capable of changing from a non-specific state (e.g., a closed state) to a specific state (e.g., an open state) in which game media can enter more easily than the non-specific state. Ball device 96SG007),
A special area provided in the specific game area, in which variable display of ordinary identification information can be executed by the entry of a game medium (for example, a general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042);
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game, and capable of executing a control information transmission process for transmitting control information (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process process);
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect (for example, a portion in which effect control CPU 120 executes effect control process processing);
With
The game control means executes control information transmission processing having different contents between when the game medium passes through the specific area and when the game medium enters the special area (for example, when the game ball (A portion that transmits a prize ball number notification command when a prize is entered in the general figure start winning opening 96SG042, and transmits a gate passage notification command when a game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041.)
A gaming machine characterized by the fact that, according to this feature, the control information transmission processing of different content is executed depending on whether the area through which the game medium has passed is a specific area or a special area, Control information transmission processing can be executed appropriately.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the third invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display of ordinary identification information (for example, ordinary symbols),
A specific game area (for example, a right game area 96SG002R) in which a game medium passing through a specific path (for example, the upper path 96SG002C) among the game medium passage paths can flow down is provided. A specific area where variable display can be executed (for example, a passing gate 96SG041);
The non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) is provided in the specific game area and can be changed from a non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) to a predetermined state (for example, an open state) in which game media can enter more easily than the non-predetermined state. A normal variable device (for example, a variable winning ball device 96SG006B);
A special variable device (e.g., special variable prize) provided in the specific game area and capable of changing from a non-specific state (e.g., a closed state) to a specific state (e.g., an open state) in which game media can enter more easily than the non-specific state. Ball device 96SG007),
A special area provided in the specific game area, in which variable display of ordinary identification information can be executed by the entry of a game medium (for example, a general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042);
A game system capable of controlling the progress of the game and capable of executing a control information transmission process for transmitting control information (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control process process);
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect (for example, a portion in which effect control CPU 120 executes effect control process processing);
With
The game control means determines whether or not the control information transmission process is performed when the game medium passes through the specific area and when the game medium enters the special area. A portion that does not execute a process for transmitting a command to notify the number of prize balls when a prize is placed in the universal drawing start winning port 96SG042 and transmitting a command when a game ball passes through the pass gate 96SG041.
According to this feature, the presence or absence of the execution of the control information transmission process differs depending on whether the area through which the game medium has passed is a specific area or a special area. Transmission processing can be executed appropriately.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the third invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing a variable display of special identification information (for example, a special symbol),
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of controlling the special variable device to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. )
The special variable device is provided on the downstream side of the special area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is provided at a position downstream of the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042. part)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prolong the advantageous state while suppressing a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the third invention,
The special area is an area to which a game value (for example, a prize ball) is given based on the entry of the game medium,
In the control information transmission process, the game control means outputs game value assignment information (for example, a prize ball number notification command) related to the amount of game value to be assigned based on the game medium entering the special area. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible is described, and according to this feature, the effect value is appropriately notified to the effect control means based on the entry of the game medium into the special area. can do.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the third invention,
In the control information transmission process, the game control means can output entry information (for example, a prize ball number notification command or a general-purpose starting opening prize notification command) relating to a game medium having entered the special area,
The effect control means can execute a special effect based on the output of the entry information (e.g., starting a general figure start based on receiving a prize ball number notification command or a general figure start port winning notification command). The part that performs the winning prize production)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, a special effect is executed based on the entry of the game medium into the special area, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 6 of the third invention,
In the control information transmission process, the game control unit does not output information when the game medium enters the specific area or when the game medium enters the special area (for example, the CPU 103 When the game ball has won the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042, a prize ball number notification command is transmitted, and when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 96SG041, the process for transmitting the command is not executed.)
According to this feature, there is a case where no information is output as the control information transmission processing, so that the control load of the game control means in the control information transmission processing can be suppressed.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 7 of the third invention,
The game control means outputs different information as the control information transmission process when the game medium enters the specific area and when the game medium enters the special area (for example, the CPU 103 determines that the game ball (A portion that transmits a prize ball number notification command when a prize is entered in the general figure start winning opening 96SG042, and transmits a gate passage notification command when a game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041.)
According to this feature, different information is output as control information transmission processing depending on whether the area through which the game medium has passed is a specific area or a special area. In addition, it is possible to appropriately notify the effect control means of the area through which the game medium has passed.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 8 of the third invention,
The game control means includes a special state (for example, a high-accuracy high base state or a low-accuracy high base state) in which the normal variable device frequently changes to the predetermined state but the special variable device does not change to the specific state. Wherein the frequency of the ordinary variable device changing to the predetermined state is lower than the special state, but the special variable device can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state,
The effect control unit is configured to, based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area when not in the advantageous state and the special state, direct the game medium to a predetermined game area where the game medium other than the specific game area can flow down. (For example, a part that performs a left-handed notification effect based on the fact that the gaming ball has won the general-purpose starting winning opening 96SG042 in the low-probability low base state).
A gaming machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prompt a player to play an appropriate game.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, the present invention will be described. include.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball number counter and the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball number counter are displayed on the image display device 5 during the big hit game of the probability change big hit A and the probability change big hit B, and The display of the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball number counter and the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball number counter are updated by the number of prize balls each time a prize is generated in the mouth or the normal figure start prize hole 96SG042 and the second start prize ball. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prize balls associated with the prize winning at the universal figure start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game are collectively collected at the end of the big hit game and the like. The display may be updated in addition to the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball counter or the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball counter.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the special symbol is derived and displayed in the combination indicating the big hit, the big hit game is automatically started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the right game area 96SG002R, a winning combination operation gate is provided so that when a special symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit, a big hit game based on a game ball passing through the combination winning operation gate is started. You may. Note that the combination operation gate may be the same as the passage gate 96SG041. Further, when the passing gate 96SG041 and the winning combination operation gate are the same body, the CPU 103 sends a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that the game ball has won the general-purpose starting winning port 96SG042. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the combination gate, and a command indicating to the effect control board 12 that the game ball has passed through the combination gate (gate combination gate) Pass command).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Game board 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 103 CPU
120 Effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A game machine capable of performing variable display of ordinary identification information and variable display of special identification information,
Normal variable means provided in a game area in which the game medium can flow down, and which can be changed from a non-predetermined state to a predetermined state in which the game medium is easier to pass than the non-predetermined state based on the variable display result of the normal identification information,
Special variable means provided in the game area, based on a variable display result of special identification information, capable of changing from a non-specific state to a specific state through which game media is easier to pass than the non-specific state,
A special state in which the advantage relating to the control of the ordinary variable means is higher than a non-special state, and a game control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state in which the special variable means changes to the specific state,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
With
The game control means controls to the non-special state when controlling to the advantageous state,
On the upstream side of the special variable means in the game area, a first special area in which the variable display of the ordinary identification information can be executed by passing the game medium and the passed game medium is discharged out of the game area, A second special area in which the variable display of the ordinary identification information can be executed by passing the game medium and the passed game medium is not discharged out of the game area;
The first special area is provided at a position closer to the special variable means than the second special area in a specific game area in which a game medium passing through a specific path among the game medium passage paths can flow down ,
The effect control means, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first special area when not in the advantageous state and the special state, fires the game medium toward a predetermined game area different from the specific game area. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that encourages
A gaming machine characterized by that:

Images